TheQur'an by Tarif Khalidi in Paperback

Born in Jerusalem in 1938, Tarif Khalidi is a renowned scholar of Arab and Islamic studies. With degrees from University College, Oxford, and the University of Chicago, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. From 1970 to 1996, he served as a professor in the History Department at the American University of Beirut, and has also held distinguished positions at Oxford and Cambridge universities. Currently, he holds the prestigious Sir Thomas Adams' Professor of Arabic chair at Cambridge and is the Director of the Centre for Middle East and Islamic Studies. Through his extensive research, Khalidi sheds light on the Qur'an, considered by Muslims to be the infallible word of God. This sacred text, believed to have been revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel, provides essential guidance on moral conduct and beliefs in the Muslim faith. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into life in seventh-century Arabia and its customs and traditions. For readers of various faiths, the